CHAKRA Power amplifiers TM English C 2100 C 3100 C 4100 C 5100 C 6100 C 2200 C 3200 C 4200 Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions English General Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Explanation of symbols used on the rear or underside of the apparatus: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation, maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals.
English Important Safety Information UK USERS PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CE Declaration of Conformity Fuse replacement Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug contains a 10 Amp fuse.
Copyright and Acknowledgements English Copyright and Acknowledgements Copyright © 2005 Linn Products Ltd. First edition March 2005. Linn Products Limited, Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Eaglesham, Glasgow, G76 OEQ, Scotland, United Kingdom All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
Contents English Contents Introduction The CHAKRA range Features 1 1 2 Installation 3 Unpacking Positioning Connecting 3 3 4 Mains supply Audio connections Back panels (Phono) 4 5 7 C2100 7 C3100 7 C4100 8 C5100 8 C6100 8 C2200 9 C3200 9 C4200 9 Back panels (Balanced) Operation 13 General Signal sensing Protection 13 13 13 Technical Specifications 14 Guarantee and Service 15 Channel Configuration Table 17 10 C2100B 10 C3100B 10 C4100B 11 C5100B 11 C6100B 11 C2
Introduction Introduction The CHAKRA range CHAKRA power amplifiers are the result of over five years continuous development of Linn's amplifier designs. CHAKRA power amplifiers have been designed to offer true flexibility when building or upgrading an audio or home-theatre system. The wealth of options available for number of channels, power output and connections, enables you to choose the ideal power amplification solution for your system whether it is stereo or surround-sound, passive or active.
English Introduction Features CHAKRA amplifier technology The CHAKRA topology uses an array of large bi-polar transistors as 'boosters' around a monolithic (single chip) amplifier IC (integrated circuit). Linn's execution of the monolithic to bi-polar transition is unique, and a patent application for the design has been registered. When output current is less than a few amps, all the power output comes from the monolithic IC, maximising the speed and linear properties of this design.
Installation English If the CHAKRA amplifier has inadequate ventilation and/or is played very enthusiastically for a period of time, its temperature may rise above the designated operating level and the affected channels will shut down until they have cooled sufficiently. Installation Unpacking Each CHAKRA amplifier is supplied with the following accessories: P Mains lead P Signal leads - lead type will suit amplifier's input connection (balanced or phono) - one lead per amplifier channel (e.g.
English Installation Connecting Back panel connectors and switches 1. SPEAKER outputs Amplified output for connection to loudspeakers. 2. GAIN adjustment For increasing or reducing the gain. IMPORTANT - only for use when a Linn AKTIV module is fitted to the channel. If no AKTIV module is fitted, always leave set to 3 (default gain setting). If an AKTIV module is fitted, this adjustment can be used to finely tune the AKTIV system to match the room acoustics.
Installation Audio connections English For the balanced audio connection, we recommend the use of the lead supplied or an interconnect lead with its connections configured to match with the CHAKRA input connections as shown. Connect each channel as shown.
English Installation Speaker terminals The binding-post terminals can be used as sockets for the connection of 4 mm banana plugs or can be used as binding posts for the connection of bare wires or spadeterminated cables by loosening the outer section of the binding post (do not attempt to completely remove this outer section), inserting the cable or terminal and re-tightening the binding post to clamp it in place. Ensure that all the binding posts are tight.
Installation English Back panels (Phono) Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 4 are repeated for each channel. C 2100 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 21 &+$11(/ 63($.(5 ,1 ,1 *$,1 287 287 87 0 0 87 ( &+$11(/ $8',2 $872 5$1*,1* 9 +] 9 +] *$,1 ( &+$11(/ $8',2 6(( 81'(56,'( )25 6$)(7< '(7$,/6 0$,16 ,1387 C 3100 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 &+$11(/ 63($.
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 4 are repeated for each channel. C 4100 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 21 &+$11(/ 63($.(5 ,1 ,1 *$,1 $872 5$1*,1* 9 +] 9 +] *$,1 *$,1 287 ( &+$11(/ $8',2 6(( 81'(56,'( )25 6$)(7< '(7$,/6 C 5100 ( ( &+$11(/ $8',2 0$,16 ,1387 287 87 0 ( 87 0 0 0 87 &+$11(/ $8',2 ,1 *$,1 287 87 &+$11(/ 63($.
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 4 are repeated for each channel. C 2200 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 21 &+$11(/ 63($.(5 ,1 ,1 *$,1 *$,1 287 287 87 0 0 87 ( ( &+$11(/ $8',2 &+$11(/ $8',2 $872 5$1*,1* 9 +] 9 +] 6(( 81'(56,'( )25 6$)(7< '(7$,/6 0$,16 ,1387 C 3200 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 21 &+$11(/ 63($.
Installation English Back panels (Balanced) Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 3 are repeated for each channel. For balanced models, due to space restrictions on the back panel, AUDIO OUT is not available on all channels / models. C 2100B 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 21 &+$11(/ 63($.
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 3 are repeated for each channel. C 4100B 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 21 &+$11(/ 63($.(5 386+ &+$11(/ 63($.
Installation English Notes: See page 4 for further details. The connections / adjustments indicated by numbers 1 to 3 are repeated for each channel. C 2200B 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.(5 386+ 386+ *$,1 $872 5$1*,1* 9 +] 9 +] *$,1 87 0 0 87 21 &+$11(/ 63($.(5 ( ( &+$11(/ $8',2 ,1 &+$11(/ $8',2 287 &+$11(/ $8',2 ,1 6(( 81'(56,'( )25 6$)(7< '(7$,/6 0$,16 ,1387 C 3200B 32:(5 2)) &+$11(/ 63($.
Operation English Operation General The blue LED on the front panel will be dim when power is first applied and will remain dimmed when the amplifier is in standby mode. Signal sensing When an input signal is detected, the CHAKRA amplifier is enabled and the LED brightens. In the absence of an audio signal, the amplifier reverts to a low power standby mode after approximately 20 minutes.
English Technical Specification Technical Specification Model C 2100 C 3100 C 4100 C 5100 C 6100 C 2200 C 3200 C 4200 Type Two channel power amplifier Three channel power amplifier Four channel power amplifier Five channel power amplifier Six channel power amplifier Two channel power amplifier Three channel power amplifier Four channel power amplifier Dimensions W 381 mm, D 355 mm, H 80 mm incl. feet W 15", D 14", H 3" (approx) W 381 mm, D 355 mm, H 80 mm incl.
Guarantee and Services Linn Products Limited Glasgow Road Waterfoot Eaglesham Glasgow G76 0EQ Scotland, UK Guarantee and Service This product is guaranteed under the conditions which apply in the country of purchase and your statutory rights are not limited. In addition to any statutory rights you may have, Linn undertake to replace any parts which have failed due to faulty manufacture. To help us, please ask your Linn retailer about the Linn warranty scheme in operation in your country.
Channel configuration table The table below is provided to allow you to take a note of how your amplifier channels are configured and / or connected. AKTIV modules If your CHAKRA amplifier is fitted with Linn AKTIV modules, labels may be provided with the modules. If so, stick the label for each AKTIV module in the table below the relevant channel number to allow you to quickly and easily note the position of each module for future reference.
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